*SONG HAS A QUE AT HALF OF THE CHAPTER*

The ride to drop off Rafe was silent. My face had dry tears and my nose was stuffy from crying. I felt like a wreck. I had no idea what I was doing. I knew it was wrong but it felt right.

I put the car in park as I pulled into the driveway. I placed my hands in my lap as we sat there in silence.

"A-are you going to Midsummers tonight?" Rafe spoke up.

My eyes went wide. "Oh my god. I forgot that was tonight."

Luckily it was only 7am. I had all day to go pick out a dress and shoes before I needed to leave.

"So you are?" Rafe asked.

"Um yeah. My aunt asked if she could have extra tickets so yeah...I'm going." I sighed. "You should probably get inside and get some sleep if you're gonna party tonight."

"Yeah...so whats mr.perfectboyfriend gonna say when you tell him you've been sneaking around with me?" Rafe smirked.

I went to open my mouth to speak but couldn't say anything. Being with Rafe made me forget I even had a boyfriend.

"I don't plan on telling him. I-I mean this is just for fun right? Let's just be our normal hate each other selfs and not worry about what happened okay?" I softly smiled. I felt bad because I knew I was leading him on but Rafe doesn't have feelings. He's just a kook crack addict looking for a hookup who just happens to be super hot. And that's not what I want.

Rafe starred at me. "Yeah. Save a dance for me alright?"

I shook my head as a smirk came across my face. Rafe would never take no as an answer and knew how to make me laugh.

"See you around Cameron." I laughed as he shut the door.

I drove home back to my aunts house. I couldn't stop smiling. I felt stupid and I know I was being stupid but something about the situation made me feel free.

I walked in the door and looked around. Nobody was in the living room or the kitchen.

"Mom?" I yelled. No response. I walked upstairs and into my room. The door was closed which was weird because I usually leave it open. "Hello?"

"Surprise!" My family shouted.

"Zach?" My eyes went wide. I was shocked and super confused. "Wha-what are you doing here?!" My words came off a little more annoyed than I expected but I had to pretend to be happy.

"Well honey I was gonna tell you but Ward Cameron helped us out and helped get Zach out here. He said when you were at dinner the other night, he saw how much you missed Zach." My mom smiled.

"I'm so glad to see you." Zach opened his arms and walked to give me a hug.

"You too." I faked a smile and hugged him back.

"What perfume are you wearing? Smells kinda manly babe." Zach laughed pulling away from our hug.

"Im no- I mean not something I usually wear. I was just trying something new." I laughed nervously. "So Ward flew you out?"

"Yeah. He's super nice!" Zach smiled.

I nodded. Ward was up to something. I knew my gut was right. Have I mentioned how much I don't like Ward? "He sure is."

"Oh honey look. I got you these for tonight. You're gonna look beautiful." My mom went into the closet pulling out a red silk dress and sparkly heels.

My jaw dropped at the beautiful dress. "Oh wow. They're beautiful mom. Thank you!"

I held the silk material in my hand. I couldn't help but smile and think of what Rafe told me. It slowly dropped once I remembered Zach would be there. "Um aunt cynthia what time is the ball?"

"In about two hours." She checked the watch on her wrist. "I want to leave early so I can watch the camerons walk in beautifully together. Rose is going to look beautiful!"

"And I wanna get there walking to walk in with Sarah." Topper added. I laughed at him. "I'm sorry. What's funny?"

I wiped the smile off my face and shook my head. "Nothing. Nothing at all."

"Great! We'll see you two down in...an hour and a half!" My mom nodded at Zach and I.

Everyone left except for Topper. "Can I help you?"

"I was just gonna let you know the Rafe, Kelce, and I will be drinking." Topper raised his eyebrows.

"I know." I blurted out not thinking. "I-I mean like I figured you guys would be. Zach are you?"

"I might have a drink or two." Zach laughed which caused Topper and I to laugh with him. "What about you?"

I looked down at my feet and thought about what I told Rafe. I could drink as long as I did it in a controlled way. "I...think I will."

"Cool. I'll see you guys downstairs." Topper left the room leaving Zach and I alone.

"I missed you! I can't believe you've never brought me with you before. It's beautiful here." Zach smiled.

I nodded. "It's the best place. Um, how long are you staying for?"

"Just three days. I didn't wanna intrude too much on your family time. I'm excited to meet your friends." He walked closer to me where I sat at the end of my bed.

"I can't wait for you to meet them." I smiled softly. Really I wasn't excited.

Zach pulled my face closer to his gently with his palms resting on either side of my face and kissed me. Truth is no matter how boring our relationship can be, Zach was an amazing kisser. I laid back pulling Zach on top of me as we continued to kiss. His hands trailed my hips while mine rested around his neck.

I felt his hand grip gently on the hem of my shorts. I pulled back and caught my breath. "We should um...we should probably start getting ready."

Zach breathed heavily as he hovered over me. "Yeah...you're probably right."

I quickly walked into the bathroom and shut the door behind me. I gripped onto the sides of the sink. With Zach my anxiety was all over the place with our sexual tension. Meanwhile with Rafe, he made me feel safe and protected.

I rinsed my face with water and continued to get ready. I did my skincare routine, my makeup, my hair, and finally got dressed. Zach was ready by the time I came out of the bathroom.

"You look beautiful babe." Zach smiled and kissed my cheek.

"Thanks. As do you." I gave him a quick peck and we walked downstairs.

"Oh you two are adorable!" My mom squaled. I glared at her and continued walking downstairs into the kitchen.

"Oh hi grandpa! Aren't you gonna tell me how good i look?" I smiled and walked over to my grandpa who sat in the kitchen sipping on a glass of whiskey.

"You look amazing doll." He smiled.

"Thank you!" I patted his back.

"Okay can we leave? Sarah and her family should be there soon. I wanna make sure we're there on time." Topper rushed. The two have been distant with each other and I think Topper just wanted to prove he loved her.

We finally all made it to midsummers and unfortunately for Topper, the Camerons were late. We stood off in the corner as the family walked in looking like kook Royalty.

Topper walked off and talked to Sarah. Kelce made his way to my aunt and our family to say hi.

"Oh Kelce, this is Zach my boyfriend. Zach this is Kelce, one of Tops best friends." I introduced the two. They shook hands exchanging a smile.

"Ken, you look amazing! Now you look like a kook." Kelce joked.

"Thanks Kelce." I laughed shaking my head.

"There's Rafe." Kelce pointed.

Rafe slowly made his way over. I turned around and look over my shoulder. He walked so smoothly with a baby blue tuxedo and his hair slicked perfectly. The way he carried himself just made him even more attractive.

"Damn dude! You don't look as bad anymore!" Kelce gave him a hard time.

"Fuck off dude!" Rafe jokingly pushed Kelce laughing at him. "Ken, you look...beautiful."

I blushed ever so slightly. "Thank you. Um...Rafe this is Zach, Zach this is Rafe."

"Ahh I've heard a little bit about you! Nice to meet you man." Zach extended his hand but Rafe kept his hands in his pocket. Zach just nodded and place his hand on the small of my back.

Topper angrily walked off as Sarah left him in a hurry. His face was plain and his body was tense.

"What was that all about?" Kelce asked.

"Doesn't matter." Topper shook it off.

Rafe placed his hands on either side of Tops shoulders. "Let's get shit faced, okay?" Topper nodded slowly.

"I'm gonna go grab us some drinks. Be back." Zach whispered. I nodded and he walked away.

Rafe hung around while Topper and Kelce went to fill their flasks. "So that's mr.perfect huh?"

I rolled my eyes holding back my smirk. "Yes. Please be nice. What was that all about with not shaking his hand?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "Germaphobe."

I pushed him playfully. "Definitely not."

The night went on and I was two drinks in. Everyone was dancing except for Zach, who doesn't really care to dance. I danced around with Sarah and Wheezie while the boys jokingly danced behind us. A slow song came on and Sarah and I started to leave the dance floor as the couples came out.

I felt someone grab my wrist so I snapped my head around. Rafe. "Dance with me."

I looked back at Zach who was coincidentally talking to Ward and Rose. I figured since he was occupied it would be fine. "Why the hell not." I smiled and took his hand.

*START THE SONG NOW*

Rafe placed one hand on the small of my back and held the other in his hand as we swayed to the music. My aunt was dancing with some blonde boy and my mom was dancing with Topper.

"Wow you're such a great dancer." I sarcastically joked with Rafe.

He smiled and laughed slightly. "Shut up."

ZACHS POV

I sat at a table talking to Ward and Rose Cameron. I realized I hadn't seen Kennedy in a minute.

"Are you looking for someone?" Ward kneeled down and asked.

"Yeah. Kennedy. Have you seen her? I can't find her." I looked around and stood up.

"There she is." Rose pointed at the dance floor.

I felt my stomach turn. "That's your son Rafe right?"

"That's him. They've been becoming good friends. Has she not introduced you two?" Ward asked.

"Yeah. We met." I couldn't stop starring at the two. She was smiling and laughing. He was looking at her like she was a piece of bait and he was the shark. That's MY girlfriend. "Excuse me."

KENNEDYS POV

The song ended and Rafe and I pulled apart. "Not as bad as I thought you were." I laughed.

"Listen there's an after party, if you wanna come." Rafes eyes looked down at mine.

I looked around before answering. "I-I can't. Zach probably doesn't wanna go."

"Just bring him. Come on." Rafe grabbed my hands. "Please...for me?"

I couldn't tell him no. Have you seen this man? At this point, I'd jump off a bridge for him. "Fine. I'll see you at the party."